For many potential homeowners, saving enough for a down payment is a major barrier to homeownership. But, it doesn’t have to be. There are thousands of down payment assistance programs available across the country that can help make your dream
The Ultimate Guide to Home Modifications for Persons with Disabilities
It’s important to ensure that the home environment for those with disabilities provides the support they need to lead safe and happy lives. Though newer homes are often built with home modifications for persons with disabilities, older homes may not
7 Home Buying Tips Every Veteran Needs to Know
For most people, buying a home is an exciting and emotional milestone. This can be especially true for veterans, who have likely spent years traveling between bases, and are looking for a place to finally call their own. While the
Prevent Indoor Allergies: How to Allergy-Proof Your Home
The truth is you don’t have to leave your home for your allergy symptoms to flare up. In fact, Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentration of pollutants can actually be two to five times
Crawl Space Maintenance: Insulation, Ventilation, and Encapsulation
Crawl spaces are often out of sight and, consequently, out of mind, making them easy to neglect. But without proper maintenance your crawl space is susceptible to moisture, heat loss, pests, and a host of other complications. These common problems
What Hurts a Home Appraisal? And 7 Things You Can Do to Fix Them
The current housing market has many people considering buying or selling a home right now. Maybe you’ve checked to see how much you can afford, and you believe now might be a good time to list your house and upsize
7 Home Upgrades to Transform Your Space Without Remodeling
Home upgrades are always a great way to give your home a fresh new look and feel. They can introduce new functionality, make your home look newer, and improve your quality of life. While major remodeling can sometimes be expensive
Buying a New Home? Here’s 8 People You Need on Your Team
Buying a new home is an exciting moment in anyone’s life — whether you’re finally ready to make the leap from renter to homeowner or you’re an experienced buyer. However, even if this isn’t your first rodeo, the homebuying process
U.S. Home Prices Up a Record 15%
National median home price hit a new record of $320,625. Key housing market takeaways for 434 U.S. metro areas during the 4-week period ending October 4: The median home sale price increased 15% year over year to $320,625—the highest on
What Hurts Property Value? 8 Things to Address Now
Property values fluctuate as a result of many factors, and as a homeowner, it’s important to be aware of factors that can drive home value down. Some of these factors are out of your control, such as market conditions, interest
Pre-Winter Yard Care: The 7 Things You Really Need to Do
You’ve likely spent all summer enjoying and caring for your lawn and yard, especially this year with spending more time at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now that leaves are changing colors and the temperatures are dropping, you’ll want
6.5% More Americans Looked to Relocate to Red and Swing Counties than to Blue Counties in the Spring
In search of affordability and space, people are leaving politically liberal areas for conservative places, a trend that’s more pronounced in swing states. Migration to Arizona could play a part in flipping the swing state blue in this year’s presidential
Redfin Survey: 22% of Homebuyers and Sellers Say the Presidential Election Is Impacting Their Plans
Historically, home sales have remained relatively flat during presidential election seasons. We expect home sales to continue to grow this fall due to the coronavirus pandemic; we are forecasting more home sales in 2020 than in any year since 2006.
Home Prices Up 14%, But Price Growth May Wane Soon
Growth in list prices is down 3 percentage points since the end of August, but pending sales were still up 30% Key housing market takeaways for 434 U.S. metro areas during the 4-week period ending September 27: The median home
Condo Prices Climb 5.4% in August, Lagging 11.9% Growth for Single-Family Homes
Remote work, the desire for privacy and record-low mortgage rates make single-family homes more desirable during the coronavirus pandemic. But condos could make a comeback if single-family home prices continue to surge. Condo sale prices in the U.S. increased 5.4%
Moving Checklist: Everything You Need to Know for a Smooth Move
So you’ve navigated the housing market, found the perfect home, and signed on the dotted line. All that’s left now is moving into your new home. Well, we won’t lie to you — moving is no small feat. Between decluttering,
10 Cute Homes For Sale Under the National Median Price of $328.4K
When you think about a cute home, you might imagine a small and cozy cabin perched on the side of a river, or maybe you picture a modern condo with a quaint patio overlooking the city. We view cute homes
New-Construction Home Listings Drop 4% in August, Reversing Course From July’s Rebound
The new-homes market is recovering—with sales on the rise—but hurdles including a lumber shortage are still hampering builders. New listings of newly-built homes dropped 4.1% year over year to a seasonally-adjusted rate of 74,000 in August, reversing course after a
Home Prices Just. Keep. Climbing. National Median Now Up 14% from Last Year
Pending sales rose 29%, and new listings jumped 6% from last year Key housing market takeaways for 434 U.S. metro areas during the 4-week period ending September 20: The median home sale price increased 14% from 2019 to $319,978—the highest
Sacramento, Austin and Phoenix Are the Most Popular Destinations For People Searching For Homes Outside Their Metro Area
Remote work is accelerating the trend of migration away from expensive places like New York and San Francisco toward relatively affordable inland areas, where out-of-towners are winning bidding wars and driving up home prices. Nationwide, 28.7% of Redfin.com users looked
Sustainable Living: 10 Tips for a Greener Home
Imagine a house where every electronic component and device is powered by the sun. Where every raindrop that hits your roof is used to water the yard, even on dry days. Where your trash is turned into fertilizer, which in
Affordable Areas Outside Big Cities Are Heating Up the Fastest As the Pandemic Changes Homebuyers’ Priorities
Relatively inexpensive areas outside major cities—like El Dorado County, just east of Sacramento, and Camden County, across the river from Philadelphia—are gaining ground with homebuyers as New York City and San Francisco lose steam. Housing markets that offer homebuyers more
Hot Housing Market Spans the Political Spectrum, with Prices Up Double Digits in Blue, Red and Swing Counties
Homes are selling the fastest in swing counties, a reflection of rising interest in the suburbs as the pandemic drives homebuyers to prioritize space. The median home price in blue counties nationwide rose 13.1% from a year earlier to $346,000
Housing Market White Hot After Labor Day: Home Prices Up 13%, Pending Sales Up 27%
New listings of homes for sale were 6% above 2019 levels Key housing market takeaways for 434 U.S. metro areas during the 4-week period ending September 13: Median home sale price increased 13% from 2019 to $319,261—the highest on record.